Roald Dahl’s ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’ was released 40 years ago
Culture Executive, Emily Dennis, talks about Dahl’s classic and the takeaway lesson of giving people a taste of their own medicine!
Browsing: Roald Dahl
Who is the Reigning King of Fantasy?: Middle Earth or Marvellous Medicine?
Some of our writers and committee members talk about their favourite fantasy writers and why they’re the ultimate fantasy creator.
News Weekly Roundup (28/09/20-03/10/20) – Halloween, AC/DC and Ms. Marvel
News Editor Sam Pegg rounds up an eventful week of news that sees hopeful sequels, bands reunited and a growing MCU.
Nostalgic News: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory was released 15 years ago
Roald Dahl’s 1964 children’s book was transformed into a movie for the second time, which viewers of all ages can enjoy.
Review: Matilda the Musical at the Mayflower Theatre
Literature Exec Abi reviews the spectacular musical based on the Roald Dahl novel, now playing at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre.
Nostalgic News: Matilda was published 30 years ago
As part of our extended 80s celebrations, Roald Dahl’s Matilda celebrates 31 years since it was published on 1st October 1988: A book, a film, and now a hit Broadway and West End musical.
Roald Dahl’s final children’s book illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake
Roald Dahl’s final children’s book has been given illustrated as part of the annual birthday celebration of the late children’s author.
Matilda the Musical to launch UK and Ireland tour in 2018
The acclaimed musical is set to tour for the first time in 2018.
Comedian in Focus: Tim Minchin
Abi Cutler discusses how wacky, eyeliner-wielding Australian, Tim Minchin, went from piano-playing comic to award-winning composer.
Review: Fantastic Mr Fox at Nuffield Southampton Theatres
Naomi Graves reviews the Dahl childhood classic, currently being performed at Nuffield Theatre.
The Significance of Roald Dahl
In celebration of 100 wondercrump years of Roald Dahl, Carly-May Kavanagh reflects on the significance of Dahl to Children’s Literature.
“If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books”: 100 years of Roald Dahl
On what would have been his 100th birthday, the Edge writers muse of their favourite works of Dahl and the reasons they are so beloved.
Press Conference: The BFG
Conor Kavanagh reports on the press conference for The BFG, where the likes of Steven Spielberg, Mark Rylance and Ruby Barnhill spoke about the film.
First Look Review: The BFG
Conor Kavanagh reviews Steven Spielberg’s latest film, based on the novel by Roald Dahl.